Category: Prince George’s County News

On most days, James and Esther Brooks leave their home in Columbia, Md., drop off their daughter Clarissa, and head to their respective government jobs. But last week the Brooks drove a 15-passenger van and lead a charitable convoy of teenagers, luggage, and paint supplies into Parkersburg, W.Va. where for four days they painted homes […]

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a man in Prince George’s County as a homicide. Prince George’s County police say officers went to a home in Capitol Heights around 6:50 Tuesday morning for a welfare check. They found a man suffering from “trauma to the body,” and he was pronounced […]

Now that the weather is warmer officials across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area are challenged with curbing what have been described as “packs” or “bands” of teens on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) driving on streets and sidewalks without regard for public safety. Prince George’s County police released images of ATV riders allegedly driving recklessly at the […]

The Most-Visions Performing Arts Company-based in Forestville, Md. provides performing arts programs to underserved youth in the county with theater, dance, and a selection of skill sets in the theatre production. The female cast of “Belle and the Beast.” (Photo by Lindi Vilakazi) “When I was in college I was teaching in Bethesda and Rockville […]

Love him or hate him, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern T. Baker III, who is also a Democratic candidate for Maryland governor is the ultimate caretaker. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III and his wife, Christa Beverly, before their 26th anniversary. Baker is currently caring for Beverly, who has Alzheimer’s and Dementia, while holding […]

Prince George’s County Police want to know who toppled more than two dozen headstones near a historic church in Upper Marlboro, Md. The gravestones were found downed on June 24 at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on St. Thomas Church Road, according to the Washington Post. Headstones were knocked over at the St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church […]

On June 26, Maryland State Sen. Anthony Muse (D) turned his announcement about running for Prince George’s County Executive into an opportunity to condemn the health care reform bill currently stalled in the U.S. Senate and he was joined by a chorus of supporters who were happy for a new local voice in the debate. […]

LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Prince George’s County police recently charged a man they say fatally shot an acquaintance inside of a car in Laurel, Md. Police say Patrick Andre Stran, 30, was charged with the first- and second-degree murder of Marvin Bryan. Patrick Andre Stran, 30, was charged with first- and second-degree murder. (Courtesy Photo) […]

Nearly drowned out by chants of “Muse, Muse, Muse,” Maryland State Sen. C. Anthony Muse (D-26) told a standing room crowd on June 26 at the Harborside Hotel in Oxon Hill, Md. that he planned to run in the race for Prince George’s County executive. Maryland State Sen. Anthony Muse announced his run for Prince […]

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker announced that he would run for Maryland governor on June 21. Rushern Baker officially announced June 21 that he would run for Maryland governor. Baker, who made the election announcement in a campaign video from his home, joins a crowded field that currently includes Rep. John Delaney, Baltimore County […]

On the heels of a third stellar high school graduation season Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell, is defending himself against allegations by members of the county’s school board that indicate that the system routinely fixed grades and gave credit to students for classes and class work never mastered. The claims, brought by […]

Weeks after the murder of Bowie State University student Richard Collins III, on the campus of the University of Maryland College Park, law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s patience as their investigation continues. Richard Collins was stabbed to death in May, days before his college graduation at Bowie State University. (Photo Courtesy) University […]